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THE FOURMOST Originally formed in 1959 as the Four Jays, the Fourmost had several hits including 'Hello Little Girl', 'Girls, Girls, Girls' and 'Baby I Need Your Loving'. They split up in the 1970's. Tragically, lead vocalist Brian O'Hara commited suicide in 1999. DISCOGRAPHY |
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THE SEARCHERS The Searchers were named after a John Wayne film. Their first single in 'Sweets For My Sweet' released in 1963, reached number 1 in the charts and was followed with top ten hits; 'Needles and Pins', 'Don't Throw Your Love Away', 'When You Walk In The Room' and 'Goodbye My Love'. Their last major hit in 1966, 'Have You Ever Loved Somebody' marked the end of the group as a major force in the UK music scene. DISCOGRAPHY |
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GERRY AND THE PACEMAKERS Born in the Dingle in 1942, Gerry Marsden and his band, the Pacemakers achieved something that even the Beatles could not. Their first three records all made number one. Gerry is notably famous for his version of Rogers and Hammerstein's 'You'll Never Walk Alone', the anthem of Liverpool Football Club. DISCOGRAPHY |
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THE MERSEYBEATS Originally known as The Mavericks, the Merseybeats had current Radio Merseyside Disc Jockey, Billy Butler in their line-up before he went off to seek fame with The Tuxedos. The Mersybeats were considered to be one of the best sixties acts and had numerous hits including, 'Wishin' and Hopin' and 'I Think Of You'. DISCOGRAPHY |
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THE MOJOS The Mojos formed in 1963 under the name The Nomads. They had three chart hits; 'Everything's Alright', 'Why Not Tonight' and 'Seven Daffodils'. They split in 1967 and guitarist Lewis Collins went on to become Bodie in the TV series The Professionals. DISCOGRAPHY |
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THE REMO FOUR Liverpool's 'Fendermen' were better known as the Remo Four. The Fender came from the fact that they all used Fender guitars. Formed in 1960 they appeared on a few occaissions with The Beatles at the Cavern. Johnny Sandon and Tommy Quickly fronted the band during their career. |
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RORY STORM AND THE HURRICANES Rory Storm and the Hurricanes were fronted by Alan Caldwell aka Rory. The band were virtually known outside Merseyside except for the famous fact that their drummer, then Richard Starkey, left the band to replace Pete Best as the Beatles drummer. Rory died aged 32 in 1972. |
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THE SWINGING BLUE JEANS The Swinging Bluegenes as they were originally known had several hits under their slightly new name, The Swinging Blue Jeans. 'Hippy Hippy Shake' and their 1966 major hit, 'Don't Make Me Over' are probably their best remembered tracks. DISCOGRAPHY |
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THE UNDERTAKERS Another band who appeared regularly with the Beatles, The Undertakers had an original sound which was fronted by Jackie Lomax. Known as the Gravediggers in Germany, some form of translation break-down, their unique sound is still alive today. |
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BILLY FURY Born Ronald Wycherley on April 17th 1940, Billy Fury is undoubtedly the most successful solo artist to have emerged from Liverpool. Larry Parnes signed Fury up and subsequently his first top ten hit came in 1960 with 'Colette'. "The British Elvis" as hew was nicknamed, achieved a further 25 chart hits before he died in 1983, aged 42. His life had been blighted with heart problems. DISCOGRAPHY |
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BILLY J KRAMER AND THE DAKOTAS William Howard Ashton, August 19th 1943, Bootle. Billy J Kramer was introduced to The Dakotas after Brian Epstein discovered Billy at the The Cavern with his band The Coasters. The 'J' was allegedly suggested by John Lennon. Epstein's Beatle connection provided Kramer with Lennon/McCartney songs which sparked five Top-ten hits over four years. Further success was not forthcoming and Billy left the Dakotas in 1967 for an unsuccessful American career. DISCOGRAPHY |
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CILLA BLACK Priscilla White worked part-time as a cloakroom attendant in the Cavern Club and in 1963 she appeared as guest singer with various groups and attracted the attention of Brian Epstein. It was Epstein who came up with the name change and her first single 'Love of the Loved' , an unreleased Beatles creation, hit the charts, reaching the Top 30 in late 1963. Her next two singles reached number one, 'Anyone Who Had A Heart' a powerful ballad was followed by the orchestrated 'You're My World'. 1964 was a competetive year for pop music and Cilla Black was more than holding her own. Numerous chart hits later and Cilla's ambitions to become an all round entertainer were beginning to take shape. By the 1970's she had effectively finished recording songs and instead continued with her television career. The 80's television shows Blind Date and Surprise Surprise have established her as one of the highest paid television entertainers. DISCOGRAPHY |
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